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Smells: A Cultural History of Odours in Early Modern Times - Hardcover

$119.61

by Robert Muchembled (Author), Susan Pickford (Translator)Why is our sense of smell so under-appreciated? We tend to think of smell as a vestigial remnant of our pre-human past, doomed to gradual extinction, and we go to great lengths to eliminate smells from our environment, suppressing body odour, bad breath and other smells. Living in a relatively odour-free environment has numbed us to the importance that smells have always had in human history and culture. In this major new book Robert ...

Writing Practice for Doctors: Funny novelty gift for doctors and medical students. - Paperback

$9.43

by Tim Bird (Author)Doctors give us happy pills, time off work and help us feel better, but when it comes to their handwriting skills, well... they could perhaps do with a helping hand What better way to do this than with a little help from this book. Their prescriptions will look so good they'll want to frame them Keep up the good work Doc More than a novelty, it's actually useful Large 8.5' x 11" softcover with matte feel. Perfect gift if you don't know what your doctor likes. Secret Sa...

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by Emily Jackson (Author), Peter Cane (Editor), John Keown (Author)In this new addition to the 'Debating Law' series, Emily Jackson and John Keown re-examine the legal and ethical aspects of the euthanasia debate. Emily Jackson argues that we owe it to everyone in society to do all that we can to ensure that they experience a 'good death'. For a small minority of patients who experience intolerable and unrelievable suffering, this may mean helping them to have an assisted death. In a liberal ...

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by Sarah Stringer (Editor), Laurence Church (Editor), Juliet Hurn (Editor)Loved and recommended by medical students, the second edition of Psychiatry PRN: Principles, Reality, Next Steps is an undergraduate textbook, a guide to working with patients and an OSCE revision tool all in one. Each psychiatric disorder is illustrated with key facts, tips, and case studies which bring diagnostic criteria and symptoms to life. Unique illustrations convey the patients lived experiences and give real in...

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Pre- And Perinatal Massage Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Practice - Paperback

$113.40

by Carole Osborne (Author), Michele Kolakowski (Author), David Lobenstine (Author)This is the third edition of a highly successful guide to using massage therapy through all stages of the birth process, from pregnancy, through labor and birth, and into the long postpartum period. It is primarily for massage therapists but is also intended for physical therapists, other manual therapists and bodyworkers, nurses and midwives, physicians and doulas - any professional who wants to integrate more ...

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Bioinformatics: An Introduction - Hardcover

$161.98

by Jeremy Ramsden (Author)This comprehensive textbook/reference presents a self-contained guide to bioinformatics, defined in its broadest sense as the application of information science to biology.Thoroughly updated and considerably expanded, this third edition now includes material on the growing array of "-omics"; covering metagenomics, toxicogenomics, glycomics, lipidomics, microbiomics, and phenomics. New chapters have also been added on ecosystems management and the nervous system. Emph...

Gut Health Protocol: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing Sibo, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Diseases, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Rectocolitis, a - Paperback

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by Warren Dylog (Author)Do you want to heal Sibo, reflux disease, crohn's and irritable bowel syndrome?Do you want to improve your gut health?The main aim of this book is to help you understand how the gut works and the methods that can heal and support your gut, hormone, and whole-body health.A key part of any health success story is the person seeking guidance and taking advantage of information provided.Without commitment and strong desire, it can be tempting to stray from the healing path...

Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals - Paperback

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by Audrey Lynne Zapletal (Editor), Joanne Baird (Editor), Tracy Van Oss (Editor)As simulated learning experiences are increasingly used in healthcare education to enhance student engagement and experience, Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals serves as a resource for the utility, design, and implementation of simulation-based education in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing.Author BiographyAudrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA is an Assistant Professor in the Departm...

The Happy Havanese: Raise Your Puppy to a Happy, Well-Mannered Dog - Paperback

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by Asia Moore (Author)Stop raising your Havanese on auto pilot. Help your pup develop into a happy and friendly adult dog. Happiness & behaviour tips, detailed care & training guidance and vivid photos of adorable Havanese all in one book! BONUS: Asia Moore's funny & educational canine Videos on her Amazon author page! What reviewers are saying: "Really well-written book, full of valuable information. Highly recommended for both first-time and experienced owners, with specific fo...

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Glial Man: A Revolution in Neuroscience - Hardcover

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by Yves Agid (Author), Pierre Magistretti (Author), Robert N. Cory (Author)Glial cells play an essential role in initiating and controlling our behaviours, playing a major role in communication between brain cells. They share certain properties with neurons, including the ability to use information from the environment to formulate behaviors. Understanding these cells is key to explaining human movement, emotion, and thoughts. Moreover, glial cells provide a panoply of new therapeutic targets...

Man's Sexual Enrichment Formula: For the prevention and treatment of erectile dysfunctions (ED), also known as

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by Inks Swiss (Author)MALE SEXUAL ENRICHMENT FORMULA IS MADE TOGETHER WITH THE FINEST SEXUAL ENHANCEMENT INGREDIENTS THAT ARE 100% NATURAL TO REFURBISH YOUR SEXUAL LIFESTYLE TO BE EVER ACTIVE TO ALWAYS TAKE YOUR WIFE TO CLOUND 9 AND MAKE HER SCREAM FOR MORE MEN'S SEXUAL ENRICHMENT FORMULA" is a complete natural male sex enrichment formula that is very active in the prevention and treatment of numerous kind of erectile dysfunctions such as; poor sexual urge or desire, poor libido premature ej...

Entangled Bodies: Art, Identity and Intercorporeality - Hardcover

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by Tammer El-Sheikh (Editor)Organ transplantation is a medical innovation that has offered the potential to enhance and save lives since the first successful procedure in the 1950s. Subsequent developments in scientific knowledge and advances in surgical techniques have allowed for more efficient and refined procurement, minimal surgical complications, and increased success rate. However, procedures such as organ transplantation raise questions about the nature of our relationship with our ow...

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Fundamentals of Biomechanics - Hardcover

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by Duane Knudson (Author)This second edition of Fundamentals of Biomechanics presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It provides real-world examples of the application of biomechanics in several ways. Human movement examples and problems are discussed to help teach biomechanical variables and concepts. This text, however, goes beyond this physics class with sport example approach. First, nine princip...

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by Mary Austin (Author)While working independently as a pre-med student at Cleary University, the soon-to-be physician, Mary Austin, discovers a remarkable, non-toxic drug that could offer tremendous hope to cancer patients. Her work is headed for publication in a top medical journal until a drug company begins negotiations with her bosses from which she is mysteriously excluded. Amid egregious sexual harassment, Mary's materials are blatantly sabotaged. As death threats follow and her work ...

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Auditory Processing Disorder (Apd): Identification, Diagnosis and Strategies for Parents and Professionals - Paperback

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by Alyson Mountjoy (Author)Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a debilitating neurological condition in which the brain is unable to effectively process sounds and speech. An estimated 5 - 10% of children are affected uniquely. APD can have a significant impact on all aspects of lifelong communication. This authoritative guide includes advice on how to identify, diagnose and support the condition in children, teenagers and adults. It provides everyday strategies based on 20 years of researc...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Paperback

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by Dana A. Telem (Editor), Colin A. Martin (Editor)This book comprehensively covers diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the context of daily surgical practice. Through real-life illustrative case scenarios and experiences, this book explores DEI and its impact on academic surgery, career development, and clinical practice. Each chapter highlights a commonly encountered scenario and features extensive guidance on how to address each challenge secondary to both implicit explicit biases as ...

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McGraw-Hill Education Ccrn Review - Paperback

$37.00

by Michael Reid (Author)Author BiographyMichael Reid, RN, MSN, CCRN, is a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Advocate Health--Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Number of Pages: 528 Dimensions: 1 x 10.6 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 29, 2021

Surgery NOT Included: Freedom from Chronic Neck and Back Pain - Paperback

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by Richard E. Busch (Author)Have you ever left your doctor's office frustrated and feeling as if no one understood or cared about your pain? It seems unbelievable, but there are many patients who are dealing with crippling back or neck pain that have been told there isn't anything that can be done - short of surgery. But even then, there are no guarantees their pain will diminish. This book was written for these patients.Within these pages you will discover information that will: Explode th...

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The Beginner's Guide to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels - Paperback

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by Dolma Johanison (Author), Dipl Om (Contribution by)This book offers a thorough foundation for acupuncturists on the eight extraordinary vessels in Classical Chinese medicine.The contents cater for the beginner by providing a basic level introduction to the theory and practical application of the eight extraordinary vessel system to acupuncture practice and the healing process. History, the vessels, the pulses, point combinations and safety protocols are all covered, and case studies help d...

Applied Systems Thinking for Health Systems Research - Paperback

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by de Savigny (Author)Patient safety in health systems has become more and more important as a theme in health research, and so it is not surprising to see a growing interest in applying systems thinking to healthcare. However there is a difficulty - health systems are very complex and constantly adapting to respond to core drivers and fit needs. How do you apply systems thinking in this situation, and what methods are available? National health authorities, international donors and research ...

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by Perry Elliott (Editor), Pier D. Lambiase (Editor), Dhavendra Kumar (Editor)Every year, thousands of people die or suffer chronic disability as the result of inherited diseases of the cardiovascular system. In many cases, diagnosis of inherited disease is delayed or missed owing to a lack of awareness, and an even greater number of relatives are exposed to unnecessary risk. This new edition of Inherited Cardiac Disease provides a comprehensive summary of the aetiology, presentation, and man...

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Medical Law, Ethics, & Bioethics for the Health Professions - Paperback

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by Carol D. Tamparo (Author)Be prepared for the complexities of healthcare practice today!Meet the legal and ethical challenges you will face as a healthcare professional in ambulatory outpatient and clinical settings. The 8th Edition of this popular text guides you through legal concepts and the law, important ethical issues, and the emerging area of bioethics to prepare you to treat your patients with understanding, sensitivity, and compassion.Often complex concepts are brought to life with...

Time of Death: Not All Secrets Stay Buried - Hardcover

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by Carrie Merrill (Author)Dr. Evan Jensen is a fourth-year resident in a General Surgery program at St. John's Hospital in Chicago, where she must face life and death decisions on a daily basis. After she is the passenger in a horrific car accident, she is taken to the same trauma hospital where she works. Comatose and with life-threatening injuries, random and misty images dance around in her silent brain. Evan finds herself lost in a world between life and death, but something else is there...

Save Dogs from Distemper: The 'Impossible' Cure of Dr. Alson Sears - Paperback

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by Ed Bond (Author)In the early 1970s in the desert community of Lancaster, California, Dr. Alson Sears had been overwhelmed with cases of canine distemper, resulting in "boxes and boxes" of dead dogs despite trying every treatment he could find. Then a paper about using Newcastle's Disease Vaccine to induce interferon in cats gave him a flash of insight. Dr. Sears made an attempt to create interferon in dogs, but it did not work out the way he planned. A laboratory test concluded the resulti...

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Ashkenazic Jews and the Biblical Israelites: The Early Demographic Development of East European Ashkenazis - Hardcover

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by Jits Straten (Author) Who were the early ancestors of East European Ashkenazic Jews, how were they related to the biblical Israelites/Judeans, and when and from where did they arrive in Eastern Europe? This book intends to answer these questions, but first it discusses some of the important questions that are neglected in the literature but important in the author's work such as the ethnic composition of Canaan/Palestine and the switch from a patrilineal system (Israelites/Judeans) to a ma...

Healing with Medicinal Mushrooms. A practical handbook - Paperback

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by Walter Ardigò (Author)"GUARIRE CON I FUNGHI MEDICINALI, un manuale pratico" spiega come utilizzare i funghi medicinali nel trattamento di diverse patologie appartenenti ai vari ambiti della medicina. Attraverso la descrizione di concetti chiave e una serie di consigli pratici, l'autore, il dr Walter Ardig , illustra a professionisti e pazienti le modalit attraverso cui i funghi medicinali agiscono efficacemente sui sintomi e sulle cause di molte malattie. Questo manuale fornisce una guida...

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by Stephen Brooks (Author)What is the state of democracy in Canada? This is the central question of Stephen Brookss best-selling introduction to Canadian politics textbook, Canadian Democracy. In this revised ninth edition, Brooks continues to explore the characteristics and controversies associated with Canadian politics. He begins by addressing the social and economic contexts of the countrys politics before covering the basic elements and structures of government (e.g., the constitution, f...

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Terrorism, Violent Radicalisation and Mental Health - Hardcover

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by Kamaldeep Bhui (Editor), Dinesh Bhugra (Editor)In recent years, mental illness has been frequently discussed in relation to radicalization, violence, and terrorism, yet there are few resources that explore the broad range of interconnecting factors that lead to this complex behavioural phenomenon. Terrorism, Violent Radicalization and Mental Health brings together distinct disciplinary and ideological narratives on the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of radicalisation and...

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Ma Review: Exam Certification Pocket Guide - Paperback

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by Susan Perreira (Author)The perfect review for certification exams! Certification means a professional edge--better job security and more career advancement opportunities.Here is the only pocket-sized review guide for all of the Medical Assisting certification exams--CMA (AAMA), RMA, CMAS, NCMA, and CMAC, MAAC and MAC (AMCA). Content outlines encompass all areas of must-know information. An access code inside new, printed texts (located on the inside back cover) unlocks a FREE, 1-year subsc...

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by Deborah Coonts (Author)On the best day of Dr. Rita Davenport's life, she jumps in front of a speeding London Underground train.The police think suicide.Dr. Davenport's team in Portland, Oregon thinks otherwise.On the day she died, Dr. Davenport presented a paper highlighting a medical breakthrough that would change the treatment of Alzheimer's. The breakthrough would undercut the billion-dollar Big Pharma business model, taking money from the grant writers, researchers, doctors and huge ph...

Is Life Too Long?: Essays About Life, Death, and Other Trivial Matters - Paperback

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by Shahar Madjar (Author)Is Life Too Long? Essays about Life, Death, and other Trivial Matters is a collection of 18 selected essays and medical tales that were first published in The Mining Journal and in The Mining Gazette, the two leading newspapers of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Dr. Shahar Madjar tells the stories of doctors and their patients with empathy, philosophical flavor, and humor.Shahar Madjar, MD, MBA, is an Israeli-born urologist practicing in the remote, cold Upper Penins...

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Hip and Knee Pain Disorders: An Evidence-Informed and Clinical-Based Approach Integrating Manual Therapy and Exercise - Hardcover

$129.60

by Various (Author), Benoy Mathew (Editor), Carol Courtney (Editor)Hip and Knee Pain Disorders has been written to provide a state-of-the-art, evidence-informed and clinically-informed overview of the examination and conservative management of hip/knee pain conditions. Under the current predominantly evidence-based practice paradigm, clinician expertise, patient preference, and best available research determine examination, and prognostic and clinical management decisions. However, this parad...